Allowing a parrot to fly, then putting them in a harness (or in some people's cases, just tie a rope around the ankle) is the most hypicritical thing ever. My birds are clipped, but my Cocktiels are harness trained, and I made one for one of my freinds' Doves. All I need is a nice gust of wind to take them off my shoulder. Even clipped, hard winds can still make a bird "fly" away.

On 1/12/06, to Jim wrote: > Birds that fly land on the floor and get stepped on. Worse yet, they land on > the street and get run over. > > Oh, and you are the only one saying that we "cripple" them to "suit our > needs"> > What a rock-headed fool you are being. Harnesses. How do you explain > that? That's like putting a child on a leash!!! Talk about CONTROLLING. > Are you confused? Is it free-flight or not? NOT. Not with a harness! > > One day, you will have a revelation. I just hope it is not at the expense > of a parrot.